Nostra Homes Introduces Five Single-Storey Townhome Designs for Smaller Lots
Nostra Homes Expands Its Single-Storey Range
Melbourne-based builder Nostra Homes has introduced five new single-storey townhome designs, adding more housing options for medium-density developments.
The designs are named Torcello, Tino, Nico, Circello and Pietro. Each has been developed for compact lots, allowing single-level homes to be included in communities where double-storey townhouses have traditionally been more common.
The homes come with two or three bedrooms and two bathrooms. Buyers can also choose between one-car and two-car garage options. The range is aimed at first-home buyers, young families and people looking to downsize.
Smaller Lots, More Housing Choices
Nostra Homes General Manager of Strategic Partnerships and Acquisitions Steph Soto said developers were looking for ways to offer homes across a wider range of price points.
She said smaller lots and single-storey terrace and townhome designs could help bring more accessible housing options to the market. The approach also allows buyers to have a home with less maintenance and a more compact footprint.
Stockland National Wholesale Manager James Moussa also highlighted the importance of housing diversity in new communities. He said single-storey townhomes on smaller lots could give first-home buyers another entry point into the market while retaining the functionality and quality expected from a new home.
Single-Storey Townhouse Approvals Increase
The launch comes amid a rise in approvals for single-storey townhouses across Australia.
Analysis of Australian Bureau of Statistics dwelling approval data by Forest & Wood Products Australia found that approvals increased by 28% between 2024 and 2025. The number rose from approximately 7,400 dwellings to 9,500.
The appeal of this type of housing is also reflected in the experience of first-home buyers Peter and Sonia. The couple selected a single-storey townhome partly because it offered open-plan living without stairs and required less garden maintenance.
Their new home is located just 103 metres from their son and four grandchildren. They said proximity to family, price and the layout were important factors in their decision.
Tino Homes Already on the Market
Nostra Homes has already brought its Tino single-storey townhomes to market at Smiths Lane. The Nico design is expected to become available from November.
The company works with developers across Victoria on medium-density housing projects. Its work includes detached homes, terraces and townhomes.
With five designs now added to its range, Nostra Homes is extending the choice available to developers considering single-storey housing within compact residential communities.
